Disguising herself as a boy to compete for the position of imperial tailor, Maia must somehow complete the impossible task of sewing three magic gowns for the emperor's bride-to-be from the sun's laughter, the moon's tears, and the blood of stars. As a girl, Maia Tamarin's dreams of becoming a tailor are hopeless. When a royal messenger summons her ailing father, once a tailor of renown, to court, Maia poses as a boy and takes his place. Her life...

"When Nell becomes one of the first female Justices of the Peace in the country, she's immediately thrown into the fire. After an attempt is made on his life, widower Brand proposes a marriage of convenience to ensure his daughters will be taken care of-but as feelings grow, will this practical marriage become something more?"--